Fingernail conditioning and polishing method and apparatus
AssigneeJovan, Inc.
InventorsBernard A. Mitchell, Barry E. Shipp
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Abstract
A simple three-step process conditions and polishes fingernails and toenails. First, the nail is smoothed by a simple and delicate abrasion of the nail surface, to remove all length-wise, surface ridges. Second, a conditioning cream, fortified with protein, is spread over the smooth surface of the nail. The conditioning cream penetrates, protects, and beautifies the nail. Third, the creamed nail is buffed.
Claims14
A method of conditioning and polishing fingernails or toenails comprising the steps of:
- a. smoothing the surface of the nail by a delicate abrasion to remove substantially all longitudinal ridges without locally wearing away part of the nail;
- b. applying a conditioning cream over the smoothed surface of said nail, said conditioning cream comprising at least softeners, preservatives, and protein;
- and
- c. buffing said cream and said nail.
A method of conditioning and polishing fingernails or toenails comprising the steps of;
- a. smoothing the surface of the nail by a delicate abrasion to remove substantially all longitudinal ridges without locally wearing away part of the nail;
- b. applying a conditioning cream over the smoothed surface of said nail, said conditioning cream comprising at least softeners, preservatives, and protein;
- wherein said cream comprises:
- Zinc Stearate forming 1% to 5% of said cream,
- Candellila Wax forming 1% to 3% of said cream,
- Carnauba Wax forming 2% to 7% of said cream,
- Lanolin forming 1% to 3% of said cream,
- Allantoin Proteinate forming 1% to 3% of said cream, and
- Propylparaben forming 1% to 3% of said cream;
- and
- c. buffing said cream and said nail.
A method of conditioning and polishing fingernails or toenails comprising the steps of:
- a. smoothing the surface of the nail by a delicate abrasion to remove substantially all longitudinal ridges without locally wearing away part of the nail;
- b. applying a conditioning cream over the smoothed surface of said nail, said conditioning cream comprising at least softeners and preservatives;
- and
- c. buffing said cream and said nail.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.